1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle BU

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Product Details
This first year of issue Silver American Eagle makes a great addition to any Silver coin collection. Silver Eagles are treasured for their .999 fine Silver content, classic design and government guarantee.

Coin Highlights:

Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.

Multiples of 20 are packaged in mint tubes. Multiples of 500 are packaged in “Monster Boxes.” All other coins will be in protective packaging.

Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s design showing Lady Liberty draped in an American flag, walking gracefully as the sun rises over a ridge.

Reverse: A heraldic eagle is shown below 13 small stars, representing the original colonies.

The inaugural year of the Silver American Eagle is important in U.S. bullion coin history. Add this timeless investment to your cart today!

Protect your U.S. Silver coins with proper handling and storage.

Retain the value of your U.S. Silver coins by handling them and storing them with care. The 1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle is not incredibly old or historic compared to some vintage or rare coins, but these Silver coins are from the inaugural minting year of the modern Silver bullion coins produced by the U.S. Mint, so they have numismatic value. When handling this American Eagle Silver coin, hold it by the edges, protecting the surface from the natural oils on your fingers. Also, when examining these Silver coins, always hold them over a towel or soft surface, just in case you drop them.

Understand numismatic value when purchasing U.S. Silver coins.

The 1986 Silver American Eagle is not particularly old and has the same Silver content as its modern day counterpart, so why is it priced higher? To understand the value of this Silver coin, it is important to understand numismatic value, or collector value, which, depending on the coin, can be related to its rarity, beauty, historical value and minting date. In the case of this U.S. Silver coin, it's increased numismatic value is based on the fact that they were minted in the inaugural year of the Silver American Eagle, greatly increasing the value of this popular Silver coin among collectors. When evaluating which Silver coins to purchase, it is beneficial to first determine whether you want to purchase coins for their raw Silver value or if you are interested in coins with value beyond their Precious Metals content.

1986 was the inaugural year of the Silver American Eagle making this 1 oz Silver coin ideal for any Silver Eagle coin collection.

The history of 1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle coin

The first American Eagle Silver coin was struck in San Francisco on October 29, 1986. The design on the 1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle obverse was taken from the “Walking Liberty” design by Adolph A. Weinman. The design on these Silver coins was originally seen on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin, which was minted between 1916 and 1947. Of the many designs on U.S. Silver coins, the Walking Liberty has been a longstanding public favorite, and as such, was brought back 70 years after its debut for use on the modern Silver Eagle coin.

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Why invest in the 1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle coin?

The American Eagle Silver coin is a favorite Silver bullion coin among collectors and investors alike. That is why the 1986 1 oz Silver American Eagle is a valuable addition to any collection, as 1986 is the year this Silver coin was first minted. Unlike some other Silver coins, this Silver coin is eligible for a Precious Metals IRA. These U.S. Silver coins and other investment-grade Silver coins can help balance your investment portfolio.

Interesting differences on the first year coin

I bought two of these first-year coins on an "AlertMe!" and they look perfect, just as good as my 2016 coin! There are some interesting design changes between the two. The 1986 coins use a fancier serif font for the lettering that stands out better than the font on the 2016 coin. Also, the Mint has added some fine detail to Liberty over the years. For example, she's noticeably bustier in 2016. At first I thought my 1986 coins weren't as well struck, or maybe the dies had been over-polished, but then I noticed her collar is definitely different. So I guess someone decided Liberty looked too flat-chested on the first coins. It's fun to see how the design has evolved over the years!

First of the best!

First year of the Silver Eagle. I love the design of these coins and had to pick up the first year. Was not disappointed at all. If you are going to collect these coins, no better place to start then the first year.

Fantastic Coin

I wasn't sure what to expect, buying a 30 year old coin in "BU" condition. I ordered this 1986 along with a 2015 and was pleasantly surprised to find that the '86 was in just as good of condition as the 2015; both in superb, fresh-from-the-mint condition. Very happy with my purchase.
That said, it was a pretty painful premium to pay for a silver eagle, but it's understandable, being a key date. I'll admit that, given the condition it came in, I won't lose sleep over the higher premium. Would have disappointed if it were lesser quality, though.

First Attempt at Buying Silver

I bought this coin to start investing in silver. I thought it quite cool to buy a 1986 version of this coin since it was the first year they minted them. The coin looks good overall but I noticed that the reeds were dirty. Would that be normal for an almost 30 year old coin?

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